Grants Director

Lifecare Alliance; Columbus (OH); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

LIFECARE ALLIANCE in Columbus, OH is seeking a Grants Director to lead the grants team, set funding strategies, and ensure strong program outcomes.

You will manage the Grants Office, cultivate funder relationships, oversee reporting, and align grant activities with the agency's mission. A bachelor’s degree and seven+ years in philanthropy or nonprofit grant writing are required, with proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum seven years' philanthropy or nonprofit grant writing experience.
• Experience with grants management databases or systems.
• Proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Strong internet research skills.
• Ability to learn new software.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and execute grant funding strategies to support the organization's mission and objectives.
• Identify new funding opportunities and cultivate relationships with potential funders.
• Strengthen existing funder relationships to ensure continued support and collaboration.
• Direct the overall performance of the Grants Office, ensuring efficient and effective operations.
• Manage grants personnel, providing guidance and support to enhance team performance.
• Utilize database management systems or comparable electronic grants management systems to track and manage grant activities.
• Implement process improvements to optimize grant management and reporting.
• Collaborate with other departments to align grant strategies with organizational goals and initiatives.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to promote the agency's mission and funding needs.
• Stay informed on industry trends and best practices in grants management and philanthropy.

Conocimientos

Grant writing

Fundraising

Database management

MS Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Internet research

Learning new software

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Herramientas

Grants management software

MS Office Suite

CRM/database tools

Descripción del empleo

Job Details

Job Location: COLUMBUS, OH 43223

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Salary Range: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 Salary/year

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Business Development

Job Purpose:

The Grants Director manages grants personnel and departmental operations while exercising independent judgment in establishing priorities, recommending funding strategies, and implementing process improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute grant funding strategies to support the organization's mission and objectives.
• Identify new funding opportunities and cultivate relationships with potential funders.
• Strengthen existing funder relationships to ensure continued support and collaboration.
• Direct the overall performance of the Grants Office, ensuring efficient and effective operations.
• Manage grants personnel, providing guidance and support to enhance team performance.
• Utilize database management systems or comparable electronic grants management systems to track and manage grant activities.
• Implement process improvements to optimize grant management and reporting.
• Collaborate with other departments to align grant strategies with organizational goals and initiatives.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to promote the agency's mission and funding needs.
• Stay informed on industry trends and best practices in grants management and philanthropy.

QualificationsRequired Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required

Required Experience:

• Minimum of seven years’ work experience in philanthropy or in the nonprofit sector in a grant writing capacity
• Demonstrated experience in database management systems or comparable electronic grants management systems

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of computer applications, including MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, including chart preparation
• Effective Internet search skills
• Ability to learn new programs and software

Preferred Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to understand and effectively communicate LIFECARE ALLIANCE’s mission
• Familiarity with community health and/or gerontology